Paper examines how, and to what extent, experimental investigations may lead to determination of aerodynamic characteristics, performance and flying qualities of aircraft; comparisons between wind-tunnel and flight results in wide range of speeds extending from low speeds of V/STOL aircraft to hypersonic speeds of spacecraft at re-entry have been made; after situating flight corridors of typical airplanes and re-entry bodies (altitude, Reynolds number, Mach number, stagnation temperature), various ground testing facilities allowing more or less appropriate simulation of flight conditions are surveyed; it is concluded that ground test facilities contribute greatly to design and development of airplanes, spacecraft, and missiles.


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    Title :

    From wind tunnel to flight, role of laboratory in aerospace design


    Additional title:

    J Aircraft


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    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    22 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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